The Ram truck costs nearly $68,000, with a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission. But you can find a plain old truck-truck for about $24,000, even if it won't be parked at the OK Corral. less

The Ram truck costs nearly $68,000, with a 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission. But you can find a plain old truck-truck for about $24,000, even if it won't be parked at the OK ... more

It's a huge truck, some 231 inches long, and it sits way off the ground. If you're used to driving a car, it will take a while to learn how to park the Ram 3500.

It's a huge truck, some 231 inches long, and it sits way off the ground. If you're used to driving a car, it will take a while to learn how to park the Ram 3500.

It's a huge truck, some 231 inches long, and it sits way off... Photo-4827697.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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The center console comprises a big armrest and a couple of cubbies for the flotsam you carry around. Room for the jetsam in back.

The center console comprises a big armrest and a couple of cubbies for the flotsam you carry around. Room for the jetsam in back.

The center console comprises a big armrest and a couple of cubbies... Photo-4827698.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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The crew cab will carry three passengers in the second row of seats, but the center seat is pretty hard.

The crew cab will carry three passengers in the second row of seats, but the center seat is pretty hard.

The crew cab will carry three passengers in the second row of... Photo-4827699.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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Carrying the Western motif to its predictable degree -- a mini saddle bag on the seat back.

Carrying the Western motif to its predictable degree -- a mini saddle bag on the seat back.

Carrying the Western motif to its predictable degree -- a mini... Photo-4827700.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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One of the many etchings on the truck's interior tells you this is not your basic ranch work truck.

One of the many etchings on the truck's interior tells you this is not your basic ranch work truck.

One of the many etchings on the truck's interior tells you... Photo-4827701.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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The idea behind trucks like this is to give the owner something that will work the farm or ranch in the daytime, and also be somewhat presentable for the evening. Like its owners, it might stand a wash and a brush before heading to town. less

The idea behind trucks like this is to give the owner something that will work the farm or ranch in the daytime, and also be somewhat presentable for the evening. Like its owners, it might stand a wash and a ... more

The idea behind trucks like this is to give the owner something... Photo-4827702.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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Purists will (and do) decry the evolution of what used to be a regular old truck into something gussied up for the dance. But you can still get a basic, crank-window work truck... if you look hard enough.

Purists will (and do) decry the evolution of what used to be a regular old truck into something gussied up for the dance. But you can still get a basic, crank-window work truck... if you look hard enough.

Purists will (and do) decry the evolution of what used to be a... Photo-4827703.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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The instrument panel has all the mod cons, but the numbers on the speedometer are barely legible, blending into the background at night.

The instrument panel has all the mod cons, but the numbers on the speedometer are barely legible, blending into the background at night.

The instrument panel has all the mod cons, but the numbers on the... Photo-4827704.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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The truck is named after Laramie, Wyo., a city of 32,000 chiefly known these days as the home of the University of Wyoming.

The truck is named after Laramie, Wyo., a city of 32,000 chiefly known these days as the home of the University of Wyoming.

The truck is named after Laramie, Wyo., a city of 32,000 chiefly... Photo-4827705.65091 - StamfordAdvocate

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The Ram's Cummins diesel engine is a $7,795 extra. It gets about 16 mpg, which, for a three-plus ton truck, is probably not bad.

The Ram's Cummins diesel engine is a $7,795 extra. It gets about 16 mpg, which, for a three-plus ton truck, is probably not bad.